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This is an archive article published on July 25, 2004

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INDIA STRENGTHSBatting line-up with massive potential and Irfan Pathan, lethal with the swinging new ball. And the mental edge WEAKNESSESThe...

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INDIA

STRENGTHS
Batting line-up with massive potential and Irfan Pathan, lethal with the swinging new ball. And the mental edge

WEAKNESSES
The slog-overs bowling to Pak middle order

OPPORTUNITIES
Striking early because Pakistan8217;s top-order lacks experience and has not been in touch except against Hong Kong

THREATS
Big-match players Yousuf Youhana and Shoaib Akhtar who are both under fire for recent under-rate performances

PAKISTAN

STRENGTHS
Opening bowling combination of Shoaib 038; Sami and solid middle order

WEAKNESSES
Fragile batting, and lack of quality support cast for Shoaib-Sami

OPPORTUNITIES
If Shoaib and Sami can knock down the Indian top order, which is still looking a bit rusty, it could be anybody8217;s game

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THREATS
On recent form, Irfan Pathan with the new ball. And, when all India8217;s chips are down, there8217;s always Rahul Dravid

 

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